Xania Prentice
Hexham,Northumberland
Summary
BACP Registered Integrative Counsellor, working towards accreditation with 3.5 years and 2000 + post-qualification counselling hours. Bringing wisdom, integrity and lived experience into my practice, enables me to build rapport and work effectively with young people and adults from diverse backgrounds. Personal and professional experience has given me great insight into Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE's), Attachment, Addiction and Trauma-Informed Practice. In addition, my work with children, young people and adults in various roles contribute to my overall aim. To provide individuals a therapeutic safe relationship where personal growth can be facilitated.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Affiliate Integrative Counsellor
Health Assured
Hexham, Northumberland
09.2022 - Current
- Managing caseloads of clients, offering Solution-Focused Brief Therapy to adults 18+ via Microsoft Teams or In- Person.
- Responsible for assessing Risk of Harm and Safeguarding Disclosures, communicating with the Crisis Team
- Responsible for making referrals, communicating with the case management team, GP's and other professionals.
- Competent working with the company software portal.
- Attending regular CPD training and Individual Supervision.
Integrative Counsellor
Next Step, Wellbeing and Psychotherapy
Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne
01.2024 - 04.2025
- Managing a caseload of clients and providing written reports for short term clients referred through a Solicitor as a consequence of a Road Traffic Accident
- Providing long term sessions for self referring clients
- Working with issues; Bereavement, trauma, addiction, attachment, stress, anger, anxiety, gambling...
- Communicating with GP's and other professionals, making referrals.
School Based Counsellor
The Road Centre
Chester-le-Street, Durham
02.2022 - 12.2023
- Managing a continuous caseload, initial assessments, contracts, outcome measurements and safeguarding disclosures.
- Confidential short/long term sessions, addressing many issues faced by young people.
- Effective partnership with teaching staff, pastoral and the safeguarding team, ensuring the best support for each student.
- Maintaining confidential client records, via company software.
- Providing up to date resources, psychoeducation and signposting.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Counselling
Newcastle College
Newcastle upon Tyne 09.2019 - 07.2022
Skills
- Compassionate, intuitive and empathetic communication skills
- In - depth understanding of children and young people's development
- Online and Telephone Counselling
- Trauma- Informed Approach
- Creative and adaptable
- In - depth knowledge of attachment styles
- Motivated to work independently and as part of a team
- Proficient in Microsoft Office programs and various software platforms
- Psychoeducation delivery
- Safeguarding procedures
- Data protection compliance
- Crisis Intervention
Certification
Certificate in Online and Telephone Counselling
Certificate in Trauma-Informed Practice
Work availability
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Wednesday
Thursday
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Timeline
Integrative Counsellor
Next Step, Wellbeing and Psychotherapy
01.2024 - 04.2025
Affiliate Integrative Counsellor
Health Assured
09.2022 - Current
School Based Counsellor
The Road Centre
02.2022 - 12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Counselling
Newcastle College
09.2019 - 07.2022
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